by Shane Henson — September 7, 2011—Facilities personnel and other employees working in the Nuclear Physics Laboratory Building at the University of Pittsburgh will experience optimized laboratory conditions, reduced energy consumption, improved air quality, and increased safety through the new mechanical and fire protection systems that are set to be installed by EMCOR Services Scalise Industries.
According to officials within EMCOR Group Inc., EMCOR Services Scalise, its subsidiary, will be responsible for installing all the mechanical and fire protection systems within the 22,260-square-foot building located within the “Mid Campus District Early Renovations” section of the university.
Encompassing three levels and a penthouse, which includes 13 new leading-edge physics laboratories for the department of physics and astronomy, the scope of work will include the demolition of existing lab space, and construction and installation of a number of different sophisticated systems.
These systems range from high-efficiency particulate air filters, unique humidity controls, special exhaust systems, and special lab gas piping, to all fire protection systems, including pre-action systems, and all connections necessary for a complete and functioning fire protection system. The scope of work will also include the installation of all heating and cooling, plumbing, specialty gases, chilled and heating water systems, and indoor air-handling units.
The project will be constructed with the goal of achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification through sustainable construction approaches recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council. The building design has addressed energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emission reduction, and improved indoor air quality, all which will be executed in full or in part by EMCOR Services Scalise.
